FT-1 Mount Adapter
The FT-1 Mount Adapter allows you to use certain legacy F-Mount NIKKOR lenses (those designed for use with Nikon D-SLR/SLR cameras) on the Nikon 1 V1 and J1. The Mount Adapter is attached to the Nikon 1 V1/J1 and the F-Mount NIKKOR lens then attached to the adapter. The FT-1 will add an angle of view of 2.7 times that of the F-Mount NIKKOR lens' focal length.
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FT-1 Mount Adapter
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FT Adapter on a V1
This is a wicked cool adapter. I use it on everything from a 55-200 DX to a 20-400 manual focus.
DX lens are great everything works and super magnification. I have used many older lens with varying levels of functionality. Exposure and focus are keys to remember. Great tool is that you can zoom the screen into small areas to adjust the focus better.
If I weren't having such a ball not lugging my D700 and still getting great shots I would complain more about the price. Sorry Nikon but for a something without glass in it ouch.
February 12, 2012
Force Multiplier
The Nikon 1 Series provides a small capable camera that can be paired with extremely small lenses (10, 10-30 and 30-110) that provide excellent optical performance in a package that's extremely small and lightweight. For those times when size and weight are not as critical as other factors, this handy piece of gear provides access to all those "F" lenses in the world.
I bought the J1 as a gift for my wife (with 10, 10-30 and 30-110 lenses) since it's got sufficient IQ and speed for her photographic needs, but is small and light enough that she'll carry it along. The FT-1 was bought primarily for her to use with the new 50/1.8G that sees little time on my D7000 (75mm is an awkward focal length for me). On the J1 the 50 becomes a 135/1.8 and has proven to be an excellent portrait lens and useful "fast-tele" for her, while still being relatively light weight and ergonomic.
The FT-1 works just as advertised and is very solid and well crafted. The only rub is that the Nikon 1 firmware did not originally support the FT-1 and had to be updated, which took about an hour of time reading the instructions, doing the download and swapping cards, etc. Well worth it.
Now I just have to keep my wife away from my 300/4 AF-S and the new 85/1.8G when it arrives.
February 5, 2012
Exceeds expectations
The list of compatible lenses in the documentation is more of a guideline. I have a Tamron 500 mm mirror lens with a Nikon AI adaptor and it works well with my new V1 running in aperture priority mode. Even videos look good. I have quite a few manual Nikkor lenses, as for the past 30 years I have used an F2 and never got around to buying a DSLR. I do product documentation with this camera and the ability to use my existing manual lenses is a big help.
December 29, 2011
Nikon 1 V1
Great IQ, easy to use, the FT adapter is fantastic. Low light capture is good, lighting fast autofocus.
December 27, 2011
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When FT1 adapter is attached, why is the longest settable shutter speed limited to less than 1 second, and why is this not documented anywhere?
3 months, 3 weeks ago
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New Mexico, USA
Location :
New Mexico, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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You'll need to change the Exposure Mode to Manual. Please see page # 61 of the user's manual for the Nikon J1 or Page # 64 for the Nikon V1 regarding shutter speed.
FT-1 Mount Adapter
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My FT1 Adapter is being used with a AF-S Nikkor 55-300 4.5-5.6 G ED DX. The lens is correctly attached to the adapter. When the V1 is turned on
FT adapter. The following message comes up when the power is turned on. "Check lens. Pictures can only be taken when lens is attached" I can't get the message to disappear nor use the camera. Any suggestions?
2 months ago
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Anonymous
Margate NJ
Location :
Margate NJ
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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To use the FT-1, the Nikon 1 J1/V1 camera's firmware must be updated to at least version 1.10.May 13, 2012 by
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Beso
Portland, OR, USA
Location :
Portland, OR, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
FT-1 Mount Adapter
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How can I tell if my V-1 has the appropriate software for the adapter and, if necessary, change software?
1 month ago
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David
Washington, DC, USA
Location :
Washington, DC, USA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 3-6 months
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Check in the set up menu as to what firmware version your camera has. Firmware must be updated to at least version 1.10 for the mount. Updates can be downloaded from the Nikon web
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FT-1 Mount Adapter Review
by Rob GalbraithDecember 2011
Rob Galbraith posted his review of the Nikon Mount Adapter FT-1 on his website. Galbraith was impressed with the design of the FT-1, stating, "The build quality of the FT-1 is excellent. It's a solid and well-made accessory." Galbraith found the FT-1 allowed him to use his fast NIKKOR F-mount lenses on the Nikon 1 V1, including the VR functionality. He noted that the lens' aperture changes as you stop down the lens or open it up, meaning you've got depth-of-field preview on the LCD or Electronic Viewfinder while setting up a shot. He found the Bokeh to be impressive, distorting slightly at apertures faster than f/1.8, but perfectly round thereafter. Galbraith was also impressed that the EXIF data correctly notes the NIKKOR lens on the FT-1 at the time the photo was taken as well as the aperture used. He concluded by saying that despite certain functionality limitations: "The quality of the FT-1, and the thoroughness with which the camera's firmware has been reworked to accommodate the accessory, result in an impressively polished experience…"
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